Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual page 110

Chapter 5— Disinfection and Maintenance Disinfection and Maintenance
The fluid path of the 2008K can be disinfected chemically or with heat. The machine should The fluid path of the 2008K can be disinfected chemically or with heat. The machine should
be rinsed thoroughly after chemical disinfection and before introducing any other chemicals be rinsed thoroughly after chemical disinfection and before introducing any other chemicals
to the machine. Each machine should be disinfected at least once each day and rinsed per to the machine. Each machine should be disinfected at least once each day and rinsed per
unit protocol. If there is evidence of a blood leak into the dialysate system, the machine unit protocol. If there is evidence of a blood leak into the dialysate system, the machine
should be disinfected before being used in any further treatments. should be disinfected before being used in any further treatments.
The Rinse program flushes the machine with water. The Acid Clean Program flushes the The Rinse program flushes the machine with water. The Acid Clean Program flushes the
machine with a mild acid to remove bicarbonate build up. There are three options for machine with a mild acid to remove bicarbonate build up. There are three options for
disinfecting the interior of the 2008K—Heat Disinfect, Chemical/Rinse and Chemical Dwell. disinfecting the interior of the 2008K—Heat Disinfect, Chemical/Rinse and Chemical Dwell.
All rinse, cleaning, and disinfecting programs can be interrupted by pulling either concentrate All rinse, cleaning, and disinfecting programs can be interrupted by pulling either concentrate
nozzle from its rinse port or pressing the Escape key. Any Rinse or Disinfection program nozzle from its rinse port or pressing the Escape key. Any Rinse or Disinfection program
clears all SVS and UF parameters and resets them to default values. The ultrafiltration fluid clears all SVS and UF parameters and resets them to default values. The ultrafiltration fluid
sampler output tubing is part of the fluid pathway; therefore, flow exists during cleaning and sampler output tubing is part of the fluid pathway; therefore, flow exists during cleaning and
disinfection. disinfection.
The following table describes the cleaning and disinfecting options available on the "Select The following table describes the cleaning and disinfecting options available on the "Select
Program" screen. Follow the current, chemical manufacturer's instructions for the proper use Program" screen. Follow the current, chemical manufacturer's instructions for the proper use
of the disinfectants. of the disinfectants.
Warning!
labeled by the operator. The label should identify the chemical used and state that the
rinsing and testing for residual chemical are required before using the machine for
treatment.
Table 22 – Cleaning and Disinfection Recommended Frequency
Procedure Frequency
Per Unit
Protocol
Treatment
110 110
Any machine filled with a chemical for cleaning or disinfection must be clearly
Description
The Rinse program flushes the hydraulic system with water. A
rinse may be done between treatments and must be performed
after a Chemical/Dwell procedure to eliminate residual
disinfectant.
The exterior surface of the machine should be wiped down using a
After
cloth and a disinfecting cleaner.
Every
Bloodlines and transducer protectors should be removed and
disposed of in compliance with your unit's biohazard waste
guidelines. If there is evidence of contamination beyond the
external transducer protector, disinfect the associated parts and
replace the internal transducer protectors.
The Acid Clean button runs a program that flushes the machine
Daily
with acetic or citric acid for 10-60 minutes to prevent the build up
of bicarbonate precipitate in the hydraulic system. It is not a
disinfecting procedure.
The Heat Disinfectant button starts a program that disinfects the
Daily
hydraulic system using water heated to about 80C. Heat
Disinfect or Chemical/Rinse is recommended daily.
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